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Grieving is a process that is different for each individual. It doesn't mean a person is weak but it is part of a tribute to the loved one that has left a mark on those left behind. There aren't guidlines for grieving but there are some things for those that are grieving to remember:
~ Allow yourself space and time to grieve.
~Talk about the person who has passed away and allow others to do so aswell.
~Surround yourself with supportive people who understand.
~Time always plays an important role in the grieving process. As the days, weeks and months go by, the person who is experiencing loss moves through emotional and physical reactions that normally lead toward acceptance, healing and getting on with life as fully as possible.
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At Apollo we have Debbie Tavella who is our Pastoral Care Director and she keeps in touch with the family and guides them through the first year of the grieivng process after the funeral. To contact Debbie Tavella you can go to our Compassionate Staff Page and reach her through email or by phone.
We offer bereavement services for the families we serve. In addition, we have provided some helpful grief support links below:
The Caring Place
The first Caring Place facility opened in Pittsburgh in 1997. Since that time, the program has expanded across Pennsylvania, with additional facilities in Erie, near Harrisburg, and in Warrendale.
Crisis, Grief and Healing
Webhealing.com, the first interactive grief website on the internet, offers discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. The site’s founder, Tom Golden LCSW, has provided book excerpts and contact information to help those healing from loss.
GriefNet
With nearly 50 internet support groups plus a wide range of online resources, GriefNet provides support for those dealing with all types of loss. Their companion site, kidsaid.com, helps children and their parents deal with grief and loss in an appropriate and safe environment.
Willowgreen
Willowgreen offers support and information for those dealing with life transition & aging, illness & caregiving, loss & grief, and hope & spirituality. The site offers advice, products, and inspirational materials.
Grief and Loss
The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) website contains a Grief & Loss section with grief-related articles and information.
Growth House
Growth House is an award-winning website that offers international resources for life-threatening illnesses and end of life care. The site features hypertext topic pages that explain major issues across the spectrum of hospice and home care, palliative care, pain management, grief, death with dignity, and quality improvement. It also offers disease-specific guides, an online bookstore, and even their own radio station.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s website provides a host of information and resources for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury and their caregivers.
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